Sergio Calatroni Designs Sclavi's Rolling Chair
Rose Nazarali — September 16, 2009 — Art & Design
References: sergiocalatroni & dezeen
The Sergio Calatroni Artroom in Milan recently designed this patchwork wheelchair for Fabrizio Sclavi, an Italian art director.
The wheelchair, fittingly titled Scalvi’s rolling chair, is full of texture and a wide array of color that could win a battle against a rainbow.
According to the designers, for a person who uses a wheelchair everyday, it should be treated as a piece of clothing and become a fashionable accessory to the user’s lifestyle.
Implications - Products that utilize everyday materials to create a piece of art appeals to those shoppers who want to be able to relate to their purchases.
The wheelchair, fittingly titled Scalvi’s rolling chair, is full of texture and a wide array of color that could win a battle against a rainbow.
According to the designers, for a person who uses a wheelchair everyday, it should be treated as a piece of clothing and become a fashionable accessory to the user’s lifestyle.
Implications - Products that utilize everyday materials to create a piece of art appeals to those shoppers who want to be able to relate to their purchases.
Trend Themes
1. Patchwork Art - The trend of utilizing patchwork designs in various products provides an opportunity for creative and unique artistic expressions.
2. Fashionable Accessibility - Incorporating fashion and style into mobility aids opens up opportunities for personalized and trendy options for individuals with disabilities.
3. Multisensory Design - The use of vibrant colors and textures in product design creates a multisensory experience that enhances the emotional connection between users and their possessions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore collaborations with mobility aid manufacturers to create stylish and inclusive designs for individuals with disabilities.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can incorporate patchwork techniques and vibrant colors into various products, blurring the line between art and functionality.
3. Mobility Aid Manufacturing - Manufacturers of mobility aids can tap into the trend of multisensory design to create innovative and visually appealing products that cater to different user preferences.
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